Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse is about a servant who used what his master gave him to earn even more. It teaches that we should use our gifts and abilities wisely and work hard to make good things happen.

Luke 19:18: And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

Contradiction with Luke 12:48

The principle of being rewarded based on what one has been given opposes the submission of less in Luke 19:18.

Luke 12:48: But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:29

Emphasizes an opposite outcome for the one who has less, differing from Luke 19:18's presentation.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Suggests growth and multiplication of wealth by diligence, while Luke 19:18 references only yielding more from a modest gain.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:6

Emphasizes sowing and reaping which contrasts with the modest input-output relationship shown in Luke 19:18.

2 Corinthians 9:6: But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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